LOC outlines media plan for Ghana 2008

Accra, July 30, GNA - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Ghana 2008 has outlined the media plan for the African Cup of Nations in their quest to make the event a memorable one. The media plan is to keep the media updated on the issues relating to 26th edition of the continent's showpiece which spans January 20 - February 10.

Magnus Rex Danquah, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the LOC told He disclosed that from August 16-17, the LOC will organise the second CAF/ LOC Media Seminar for the local media followed by the third in September.

Among issues to be discussed at both seminars include accreditation for the competition and guidelines to covering the biennial event. The COO added in October, the LOC will host the first ever seminar for the international press to update them with the requisite information regarding the competition.

The LOC organised the first ever CAF/LOC Media Seminar in March, which was graced by Suleiman Habuba, Communications Director of Africa's soccer controlling body.